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LA TRINIDAD PROFILE:

With signs of near cityhood, amid an agriculture-based economy, La Trinidad continues to


expand its commerce and industry giving emphasis to tourism. It is the most developed and fastest
growing economy among the municipalities of Benguet. This owes mainly to its proximity to Baguio
City and its role as seat of provincial government, educational center and trading hub of the
provinces vegetable industry. It currently focuses on tourism development to make it worthy of its role
the tourism gateway to the Cordillera.

PLACES OF INTEREST. A total of 48 tourist attractions/sites have been identified in La Trinidad


during the tourism planning workshop held in 2014. However, in terms of state of product
development, only 11 of these can be considered to be existing, i.e., have sufficient facilities and
services that offer various activities and products and actually being visited by tourists.

STRAWBERRY FARM IN BETAG.


(Hon. Peter D. Comila)
(422-6733/09981890955)
This site, measuring about 20 hectares of
strawberry farms, is what makes La Trinidad a
unique tourist destination, particularly among
domestic tourists. La Trinidad is the only place
in the Philippines that produces strawberries on
commercial scale. Current tourist activities in this
site include strawberry picking, farm tour, and
shopping for pasalubong.
The site is owned by the Benguet State
University (BSU). The BSU is mandated under
RA 8292 to generate income from the land use
and its auxiliary services so as to raise revenue
for augmentation of its maintenance and other
operating expenditures. For this reason, BSU set
aside a parcel of landnow the strawberry field
in Betagfor a farm based program known as
Farmer Cooperator Partnership.

ROSE GARDENS AND FLOWER FARMS


IN BAHONG.
(Hon. Belmer G. Elis)
(09478214555)
These farms popularized La Trinidad as the
Rose Capital of the Philippines. Farm activities
for tourists include farm tours, flower harvesting,
viewing and education and information on
cutfower growing.

LA TRINIDAD STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.


(Hon. Peter D. Comila)
(422-6733/09981890955)
This is a municipal-wide festival that features
the OTOP of the municipality celebrated with the
rich culture and tradition of La Trinidad. It is a
one month celebration that includes among
others, a street parade, cultural programs and a
trade fair participated in by all the barangays of
the municipality.

BELL CHURCH IN BALILI.


(Hon. Ramon B. Tomin)
(422-1086/09981890955)
This is a Taoism temple run by monks and
volunteer workers who adhere to the Tao
principles of life. Tourists can have their future
read and told and enjoy a fortune cookie to eat.
They can view, take pictures and relax amid the
Chinese architecture and landscape of the site.

LILY OF THE VALLEY IN PUGUIS.


(Hon. Sonny D. Balanoy)
(422-5937/09089610046)
This farm is owned and operated as an ATIaccredited learning site for organic farming.
Present tourist activities include training on
organic farming, farm tour, homestay and tent
camping

COSMIC ORGANIC FARM IN BECKEL.


(Hon. Allan Y. Maliones)
(422-6652/09292763920)
The site is another ATI-accredited learning site
for organic farming. Existing tourist activities
include farm tour, training on organic farming
including accommodation, and dining on organic
foods.

BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY IN BALILI.


(Hon. Ramon B. Tomin)
(422-1086/09482399347)/(422-2121)
It is the foremost agricultural state university in
the region where tourism activities include
educational tours around the demo farms,
gardens, processing center and shopping for
pasalubong.

VEGETABLE LA TRINIDAD TRADING


POST IN PICO.
(422-2061/422-5618)
This is the biggest trading facility for highland
vegetables in the Philippines. Tourists visit the
place primarily to buy fresh vegetables at
cheaper price and gain insights into the
operation of the facility.

BENGUET MUSEUM AND BENGUET


PROVINCIAL CAPITOL IN POBLACION.
(422-2004)
The Benguet Museum presents a collection of
antiques from different municipalities and tribes
of Benguet as well as contemporary arts and
crafts. It is located at the provincial capitol which
in itself is also a site being visited by tourists.
The Benguet Provincial Capitol stands as a solid
symbol of unity, industry and prosperity of the
province and her people. The Capitol was
inaugurated on June 19, 1973, sixth charter
anniversary of Benguet.

THE MASTER'S GARDEN IN PUGUIS.


(Hon. Sonny D. Balanoy)
(422-5937/09089610046)
This is the first learning site for organic farming
established in La Trinidad and the whole of CAR in general. It has established its name as a training
center for organic farming in the entire Philippines, supported with the needed training facilities and a
walk-friendly farm that covers 3,000 square meters.

MT. KALUGONG ECOPARK IN TAWANG.


(Mr. Robert Pablo/Hon. Denver D. Gomeyac)
(09196728888/09498980328)
This features a unique rock formation on a vantage point that allows visitors a breathtaking panoramic
view of the La Trinidad Valley.
Present tourism activities include training on organic farming, farm tour and dining.

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